I work as a remote employee for a university. I am married, own my own home and have 2 adult children and one grandchild. Growing up in a large family, I learned early on that I enjoyed meeting people and having new experiences. Sometimes I travel by RV, other times by car or airplane.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to meet people from all over and as I grow older I am doing things that my younger-self was never able to do because of other responsibilities and fear. I love traveling and while my husband does as well, he does not have the flexibility I do. I really want to meet people, travel in a safe environment and have FUN! I have some chronic health issues, so sleeping in my car works for several days at a time, but there are times when I need to stretch out on a couch, floor or otherwise- get out of my car.

I am also photographing schools across America, working on an ABCs of America and a Hospice DIY book.

Interests

• writing
• music festivals
• reading
• art museums
• architecture of schools

Music, Movies, and Books

rock, classic rock, some old country, new country, new rock and indie music. I have eclectic tastes.

Movies: Comedy, some romance, no action. Favorite movie of all time "one flew over the cuckoo's nest.

Favorite book: Wow! too many!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I flew in a hot air balloon during the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a special educator who has a lot of knowledge about special needs and Montessori education

I can teach needle felting

I want to learn about traveling with chronic illness, meditation and more opportunities to make money on the road so I can continue doing traveling.

During my next trip I will be taking a workshop on being a death doula or a death midwife- this is someone who holds space for those who are dying. I believe in the philosophy that No One (should) Dies Alone (NODA).

What I Can Share with Hosts

food, drink, laughter, maybe some really bad jokes!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Mexico